Private Equity Associate

I’m delighted to be partnering with a well-established global mid-market private equity investor on the hire of an Associate for its European team.

With a recent fundraise, the firm is entering an active deployment phase and is building out its European platform. Europe is a core priority for the business, with a strong pipeline of opportunities across the region and a lean team where Associates take on real responsibility early.

The role:

• Working across the full investment cycle, from origination and screening through to execution and exit


• Building and owning financial models, valuation analysis and returns cases


• Leading workstreams on due diligence, coordinating advisors and managing day-to-day deal processes


• Preparing investment committee materials and presenting views on opportunities


• Supporting financing and structuring work alongside senior team members


• Working closely with portfolio company management teams on value-creation plans, add-on acquisitions and strategic initiatives


• Covering deals and assets across multiple European markets, with regular cross-border exposure

What we’re looking for:

• c.2 years in M&A / investment banking, ideally from a top-tier advisory platform


• c.2 years in private equity, with live transaction experience


• Fluency in at least one European language alongside English (German, French, Italian, Spanish or Nordic languages particularly valued)


• A genuine interest in working across European markets and cultures


• Strong modelling and analytical skills, combined with commercial judgement


• A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a lean, high-ownership team

Why it’s a great opportunity:

• Fresh capital and a clear mandate to invest across Europe


• Broad, generalist exposure across sectors and deal types


• Significant responsibility and visibility with senior leadership from day one


• A clear path for progression in a growing European team